{"article":{"id":24232935255444,"url":"https://spring.zendesk.com/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/24232935255444.json","html_url":"https://careteam.springhealth.com/hc/en-us/articles/24232935255444-Accessing-Care-While-Out-of-State-or-Traveling","author_id":1904832177687,"comments_disabled":true,"draft":false,"promoted":false,"position":3,"vote_sum":61,"vote_count":133,"section_id":24232046276500,"created_at":"2024-03-02T20:01:42Z","updated_at":"2026-09-28T00:27:04Z","name":"Accessing Care While Out of State or Traveling","title":"Accessing Care While Out of State or Traveling","source_locale":"en-us","locale":"en-us","outdated":false,"outdated_locales":[],"edited_at":"2026-02-19T19:31:24Z","user_segment_id":null,"permission_group_id":2072732,"content_tag_ids":["01HR0C1C593R7ZNHY7TKKNDA2X"],"label_names":[],"body":"<p><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\">Telehealth offers flexibility, but receiving care while traveling isn’t always possible. Because of legal and clinical regulations, your physical location at the time of your session determines whether care can legally proceed.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\">Providers must be licensed in the state, province, or country where you are physically located during the session. These requirements ensure providers practice within the legal and professional standards of each jurisdiction.</span></p><h4 id=\"h_01KH46N19G8ZGHX0G3PYED9F1K\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>Traveling for Work or Personal Reasons</strong></span></h4><p><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\">If you’ll be traveling around the time of a scheduled appointment, here’s what to know:</span></p><ul>\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-color\" data-list-item-id=\"ef58ddd2d05360584ec1e73e80f4991b5\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>Licensing requirements:</strong> Providers must be licensed in the location where you are physically located during the session.</span></li>\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-color\" data-list-item-id=\"e2af89e2d75dd697e307afed251d6dce9\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>Before you travel:</strong> If you expect to be in a different state or region, message your provider as soon as possible to confirm whether they’re licensed to practice there.</span></li>\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-color\" data-list-item-id=\"ece727309d47c0ab52751bad2a80e6237\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>Jurisdictional limits:</strong> Some providers hold licenses in multiple states or regions, but many do not. Your provider can help confirm whether your session can proceed or whether rescheduling is needed.</span></li>\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-color\" data-list-item-id=\"e30d3a75a7c20121c2ac900a206e3c6f5\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>Location confirmation:</strong> At the start of your session, your provider may ask you to confirm your current city and state. If you’re in a location where they’re not licensed, they cannot legally provide care.</span></li>\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-color\" data-list-item-id=\"ec9bdfa2bd72f2157130ec3537af4e980\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>Couples &amp; family therapy:</strong> Licensing requirements apply to <strong>all participants</strong>. If any participant is located in a jurisdiction where the provider is not licensed, the session cannot proceed.</span></li>\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-color\" data-list-item-id=\"ebdde628a36ccf2e191d2a0b553bbc6bf\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>Late cancellations:</strong> If a session is canceled at the scheduled start time due to location restrictions, it may still be subject to a late cancellation fee or a deducted session.</span></li>\n</ul><h4 id=\"h_01KH46N19S48VVFMN81D8F83WF\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>What if I’ve Moved Permanently?</strong></span></h4><p><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\">If you’ve relocated, updating your location ensures you’re matched with providers who can legally treat you.</span></p><h5 id=\"h_01KH46N19SKSKCNPE66JVKXMF6\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>Moving Within the Same Country</strong></span></h5><p><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\">For members in the U.S. or Canada, please update your street address in your Account Settings. This allows you to find providers licensed in your new state or province. </span></p><h5 id=\"h_01KH46N19TAA1XJE9B49WZG83A\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>Moving Internationally</strong></span></h5><p><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\">International moves involve different regulations and benefit structures. Our Care Team will need to manually review and update your account to confirm eligibility.</span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id=\"e313fefadd13634253196c779788fd15d\">\n<span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\">If you’ve relocated to a different country, please</span><a href=\"https://springhealth.com/support\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"> </span><span class=\"wysiwyg-underline\">submit a support request</span></a><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"> so our Care Team can review your benefits.</span>\n</li></ul><p> </p><h5 id=\"h_01KH46N19W29ENDSR30QNTV60T\"><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\"><strong>Need to Reschedule?</strong></span></h5><p><span style=\"color: #1f1f1f;\">If you were unable to attend a session due to travel, or have an upcoming trip planned, you can reschedule by visiting the Appointments tab in the Spring Health app or website.</span></p>","user_segment_ids":[]}}